Of these, 75% didn’t report it to the police over fears they wouldn’t be taken seriously.īi people may also feel wary about coming out due to the misconceptions, stereotypes, and the general lack of acceptance. In fact, 31% of bi people surveyed in Stonewall’s Bi Report said they’ve been insulted, pestered, intimidated or harassed because of their orientation. We encourage everyone to take some time to learn more about bi identities and find out more about how you can be an ally.”Īlthough great strides towards LGBT+ equality over the past two decades and more education is available, biphobia remains a huge issue. “Today is a chance to shine a light on the challenges that bi people face, find out some more about bi history and hear from some of the fantastic bi activists about their work to further all our rights. Indeed, often they find that bi identities are erased completely. “Bi people all too often experience harmful, untrue stereotyping about their identity - for example that they are more likely to be unfaithful or promiscuous. “Bi visibility day is an opportunity to celebrate bi people, who are an important but often overlooked part of our LGBTQ+ family,” Sasha Misra, Associate Director of Communications and External Affairs at Stonewall told indy100.
There are a few reasons why marking today is important, but most of all it’s a celebration that encourages awareness and education.
Bi is a valid identity in its own right, and educating people on this fact is at the heart of bi visibility day.
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